Should I buy a 2002 Ford Escape or a 2002 Mazda Tribute?
When you test drive the Ford and Mazda place the vehicles on a highway stretch and get a feel for the vehicle, indulge and drive the vehicles for a long time. The Mazda will handle better at speed. While I know you may not be a racer by definition, you are mom. One of the best safety features is to avoid an accident in the first place. The Mazda will have the edge. I cannot tell from your question if the Mazda is a 4 wheel drive. If it is not, get the Mazda Tribute ES. Gas mileage will be better with front wheel drive because you are not pushing and pulling two drive trains, which is the case with 4 wheel drive. See if either has a tow hitch, this is a sign that the vehicle could have been pulling something. Pulling anything is wear and tear on the engine and transmission, certainly something to pay attention to at 80-90,000 miles on the odometer. Check the service records of both vehicles. One of the vehicles were taken care of better than the other. It would not be a tie, because of
